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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.03, 694.30 and 199.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.03, 694.30 and 199.26 is: 298.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.03 : 694.30 = 199.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.03/694.30 = 199.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.03x = 694.30 × 199.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.03x = 138,345.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,345.53/463.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.78

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